{"id":114,"date":"2023-04-04T17:04:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T17:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnavy.com\/?p=114"},"modified":"2023-04-04T17:04:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T17:04:05","slug":"navy-boot-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnavy.com\/navy-boot-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tough Is Navy Boot Camp?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 2022, the military had\u00a01.3 million active members<\/a>\u00a0spread out through all the various branches.<\/p>\n

Joining the military is an excellent move for many people, regardless of the branch you join. However, the Navy is one of the most popular branches.<\/p>\n

When you join the Navy, the first step is completing the Navy boot camp. Unfortunately, this intimidates some people. After all, it takes a lot of work to accomplish.<\/p>\n

But how tough is Navy boot camp? Keep reading to learn the answer.<\/p>\n

How Long Is It?<\/h2>\n

Navy boot camp lasts for eight weeks. The first week doesn’t involve a lot of physical activity, but the remaining seven weeks do.<\/p>\n

The first week consists of paperwork and processing. You’ll learn basic commands during this time. You’ll also learn how to stow your uniform and make your bed.<\/p>\n

After that, the hard work begins. The following seven weeks contain challenging tasks and require waking up early. The drills generally start at 0600, which is 6:00 a.m. They last until around 2000, or 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where Is Navy Boot Camp?<\/h2>\n

We offer one location for Navy boot camp in\u00a0Great Lakes, IL<\/a>. This area is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and is near Lake Michigan.<\/p>\n

Anyone wanting to join the Navy must attend and complete this boot camp.<\/p>\n

How Challenging Is It?<\/h2>\n

We have three main core values at the Navy:<\/p>\n